Banana jam is delicious, but not everyone knows that you can make this dessert without sugar. But yes, there is a way and it is delicious!
If you’re looking for healthy and practical dessert options, seriously consider a banana dessert, and best of all: sugar-free! These sweets are a great alternative not only for those who are on a diet or have diabetes, but also for those who like desserts with the natural flavor of fruit and even for children.
Primarily, bananas contain natural sugars such as fructose and sucrose, which in addition to being healthy, also provide energy for the body. So, these natural sugars eliminate the need for added sugar in banana candy recipes and, for this reason, they are great for those who want to lose weight healthily. So, enjoy these recipes that are super easy, cheap and healthy.
There are bananas that are more recommended for making sweets. Plantains, nanicas or golden bananas, for example, are sweeter and better for cooking. However, you can use any type of banana you have available. In fact, it is worth mentioning that the darker the banana skin is, the better it will be for the recipe. This means that it is very ripe and, consequently, sweeter.
By the way, making sweets with bananas is a great alternative to avoid losing or throwing them away because they are overripe. Furthermore, these sugar-free banana jam recipes can be used as a filling for cakes and pies or even eaten with cheese or crackers.
Sugar-free banana jam recipes
Banana is a versatile ingredient and can be used both in pure banana sweets or in more advanced desserts that contain more ingredients. With that in mind, we have listed the best sugar-free banana jam recipes below:
Sugar-free banana jam with cinnamon and cloves
Ingredients
- 6 ripe bananas;
- Cinnamon to taste;
- Clove to taste.
Preparation mode
Mash the bananas well and place them in a pan, add the cinnamon and cloves. Then, place the pan over low heat and keep stirring, making sure to scrape all the corners and bottom of the pan with the spoon. Also using a spoon, mash the small pieces of banana you find in the dough. The sweet point is when the dough is completely released from the pan, then just remove it from the heat and serve.
Despite not having sugar, this dessert is very sweet, so a good tip for those who like acidity is to add lemon juice. For this amount of sweet, half a lemon would be enough, but you can add as much as you want.
Banana jam with raisins
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of butter;
- 6 ripe bananas;
- 4 tablespoons of raisins;
- 1 cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon;
- 6 cloves.
Preparation mode
In a pan, first add the butter and let it melt over low heat. Then add the sliced bananas, cinnamon and cloves. Always keep the heat on low and, at the same time, don’t stop stirring the bananas to ensure they are evenly cooked.
After approximately 10 minutes, the bananas will start to release water and this is the time to add the raisins. Continue mixing and make sure to scrape all sides and bottom of the pan with the spoon. After approximately 30 minutes, you can remove the candy from the heat. To be sure, pay attention to the sweetness, as soon as it comes away from the bottom of the pan it will be ready.
Sugar-free banana jam with cocoa powder
Ingredients
- 5 ripe bananas;
- 100 ml of water;
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder;
- 1 dessert spoon of cinnamon.
Preparation mode
Firstly, mash the banana well and heat it in a pan together with the cocoa powder and cinnamon. Now, add the water little by little and always stirring with the spoon, so that the water is incorporated into the dough. Let it cook until it no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan, this way you will know that the candy has caramelized and is ready. Then, place the candy in a container, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to cool. Soon after, it will be ready to serve, but, if you prefer, you can also serve it at room temperature.
Banana with apple
Ingredients
- 5 ripe bananas;
- 5 ripe apples;
- 100 ml of water;
- Cinnamon to taste.
Preparation mode
First, peel and chop the bananas and apples into small pieces, remember to remove the seeds from the apple. Afterwards, add them to a pan, along with the water and cinnamon. Keep the pan on low heat and, in the meantime, stir until it reaches the desired point and color, then it will be ready to serve.
Caramelized sweet
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Caramelization makes a huge difference in banana jam as it is responsible for intensifying the fruit’s natural sugar. To start, cut the bananas into slices and place them in a pan. Place over medium heat and cover the pan to intensify the heat. Stir from time to time to avoid disturbing the caramelization of the bananas.
After it boils, stir more frequently to scrape the bottoms and corners and incorporate the caramelized part into the candy. Also remember to cover the pan after stirring. Let it cook like this until it reaches the desired color and texture, then serve as you prefer.
Banana with coconut and cocoa
Ingredients
- 5 ripe bananas;
- Brazil nuts to taste;
- Sugar syrup to taste;
- Cocoa powder to taste;
- Cinnamon to taste;
- Raisins to taste.
Preparation mode
On a plate, arrange the bananas as desired and sprinkle the rest of the ingredients on top, this way it will be ready to eat. However, a good tip is to let the dessert cool in the freezer for about 15 minutes before serving.
Creamy sweet with water
Ingredients
- Bananas to taste;
- 50 ml of water;
- 1 cinnamon stick;
- 2 cloves.
Preparation mode
First of all, in a pan over low heat, add the water, cloves and cinnamon. Once the water boils with the spices, add the bananas, which must be mashed. Mix this dough over low heat until it reaches the desired consistency and color. Finally, the recommendation is that this sweet be served hot or warm, in addition, sprinkling powdered cinnamon on top can give it a special touch.
Similarly, another way to make this creamy banana jam with water is in a pressure cooker. Likewise, in this case, simply add the same ingredients to the pan and uncover after 5 minutes or as soon as it boils. After uncovering the pan, lower the heat and let all the water dry. In the same way, keep stirring until it reaches the texture and color you like.
Anyway, did you enjoy discovering these incredible sugar-free banana jam recipes? Then also check out: Fit recipes with banana.
Source: Tudo Recipes, Receiteria, Blog Vitta.
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